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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,097.93, 3,146.90 and 1,002.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,097.93, 3,146.90 and 1,002.04 is: 1,503.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,097.93 : 3,146.90 = 1,002.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,097.93/3,146.90 = 1,002.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,097.93x = 3,146.90 × 1,002.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,097.93x = 3,153,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153,319.68/2,097.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.06

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